Doyle Returning To Western Fair April 07, 2022 The Raceway at Western Fair District will welcome back a familiar face, and voice, as it ramps up for the exciting homestretch of the racing season.
Hennessey Has A Blast In The Booth March 03, 2022 Wally Hennessey’s career as a track announcer lasted only several minutes, but the experience will be a memory for a lifetime.
Doyle's Lessons And Fond Memories January 24, 2022 When outgoing race caller Shannon “Sugar” Doyle started at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, he was brought on to do more than call races.
Salive Celebrates His 150,000th Race Call July 23, 2017 It was a historic night at Kawartha Downs on Saturday evening (July 22) when legendary race announcer Frank Salive called his 150,000th race in front of a packed house.
Salive To Mark Milestone Saturday July 21, 2017 Legendary race announcer Frank Salive will celebrate a very significant career milestone, his 150,000th race call, this Saturday at Kawartha Downs.
Salive Returns To Kawartha Downs June 28, 2017 Frank Salive, widely acknowledged as one of the best race callers in North America, will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday and the 250th celebration of horse racing in this country at Kawartha Downs t...
McKelvie To Call Red Mile Grand Circuit May 16, 2017 The Red Mile is proud to announce Mark McKelvie as its new track announcer for the Grand Circuit meet.
Doyle Discusses Announcing May 08, 2017 Shannon ‘Sugar’ Doyle has hosted many visitors in the announcer’s booth at the Western Fair District over the years. Some of those visitors have been polished announcers from other sports. According t...
Tioga Welcomes New Announcer May 03, 2017 Tioga Downs will begin the 2017 racing season in less than a week and when it does, a new announcer will be at the mic.
Details On Announcing Workshop April 05, 2017 The U.S. Trotting Association, in conjunction with the Meadowlands Racetrack, will conduct a workshop for those interested in learning to call races on Saturday, June 17, at the Meadowlands in East Ru...
Huston To Hang With Fans September 12, 2016 The year was 1967, Lyndon B. Johnson was President, the Beach Boys were having Good Vibrations and a 26-year-old native of Xenia, Ohio started calling races at the Delaware County Fair.
Announcer’s Bad Day At The Office August 23, 2016 Announcers call a lot of races and nobody is perfect – especially with a hot mic. It’s safe to say that every race caller has probably made some rather significant gaffs while on the job. In the case ...
Salive Back To Kawartha Saturday July 22, 2016 Kawartha Downs’ race fans will have their last opportunity to hear legendary announcer Frank Salive this Saturday night.
